Product Details

• Actors: Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Iwan Rheon, Lauren Socha, Antonia Thomas
• Directors: Tom Green, Tom Harper, China Moo-Young
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: BBC Home Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: July 31, 2012
• Run Time: 276 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0083VOUFO
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,088 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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Though they wear the orange jumpsuits associated with community service, there's more to the trash-talking juvenile offenders of the BBC's Misfits than meets the eye (a scenario that recalls the similarly salty Attack the Block). While on their first job, lightning strikes the gang, and four of the delinquents find they've developed superpowers, making them a cross between The Breakfast Club and The X-Men. Slang-spouting Kelly (Lauren Socha) can read minds, socially inept Simon (Ian Curtis doppelgänger Iwan Rheon) can turn invisible, track star Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) can reverse time, and self-obsessed Alisha (Antonia Thomas) becomes sexually irresistible. Irish loudmouth Nathan (Robert Sheehan), however, appears to have gotten away power-free, and when his mom kicks him out of the house, he sleeps at the community center after hours. Unfortunately, the meteorological phenomenon also transforms their probation worker, Tony, into a raving loony, so they put a stop to his rampage, hide the evidence, and return to work under the watchful eye of Sally (Alex Reid), his replacement. Though they were acting in self-defense, they doubt anyone will believe their story. As the six episodes unfurl, they encounter other storm-transformed locals, which leads to romantic complications for Nathan, a hairy surprise for Kelly, and a Groundhog Day-like experience for Curtis, who learns that it isn't always wise to try to change fate. The revved-up theme from the Rapture, moody song selections from Joy Division and Nick Drake, and proliferation of prudish pod people at the end has contributed to a devoted following among viewers who prefer their scares with a little snogging and a lot of suggestive dialogue--it can also be unexpectedly poignant, particularly where Simon and Nathan are concerned. In its first season, Howard Overman's creation won the British equivalent of the Emmy, the BAFTA, for best drama series. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Product Description

Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 07/31/2012 Run time: 276 minutes

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Why do I love this show? August 8, 2011

By Scott

I honestly can't figure out why I can't stop watching this show. The premise of kids getting super powers after being stuck my lightening and the fact that I can't understand what they are saying sometimes ( my untrained American ears) would have normally been enough for me. But I was bored and played the first episode on Hulu and had to stop halfway through because I knew that my wife would love the show and she did. We just recently re-watched the first three episodes with my In-laws and turned them onto it as well.
The first thing that comes to mind as far as why I like this show so much are the characters. Each of these actors plays their parts perfectly, they somehow manage to be unlikeable and someone I want to have a beer with at the same time. I don't know enough about British culture (had to look up what a chav was) to know if they are playing on stereotypes but these actors are making some very memorable characters.
The show also uses some "edgy" music (for lack of a better term) along with a certain cinematic style (again, don't know if that's the right term but the use of unfocused shots to direct our attention to certain things is pretty unique) that sets it apart from other shows.
And finally, the show seems to be taking its time. I'm 5 episodes into it and so far no one has tried to save the world yet. That's good in my book.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Such a good show! But you need to know... October 8, 2012

By rabaku

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

They have switched out and removed songs in this DVD release! In the last episode,(this next part isn't really a spoiler so don't worry) when Nathan is wearing the suit and before he puts in his headphones to stop the villain, the original song Low Rider, by the band War, is switched out of the scene to some random song. It's a very cool scene originally, but with that song cut out, it really changed the effect that it made (for me at least). That scene is one of the highlights of the season, but with the original song gone, it's just not as epic and cool as it originally was.

Now, why would they change the song? The answer is simple, they couldnt clear the music rights for the DVD release (at least the region 1 release).

Although this doesn't seem like a huge loss, why should you care? Because if this song was cut from the series, there's no telling what other songs got cut out as well. Apparently according to another reviewer, earlier in the same episode (episode 6), some songs were either missing or changed as well.

They did the exact same thing for the season 1 release of the U.K. Show Skins, Vol. 1 , except it was even worse because they had to actually remove an entire scene in the ending of that season.

Anyhow, not all this of this will matter to some, but it makes a big difference to me. When I watch a movie or show, I like to watch it how it was meant to be presented, completely unchanged and uncut.

So ya, this show is definitely 5 stars on my list, but because of the way the soundtrack has been cut on the DVD region 1 release, I give the product 3 stars. This show has a great soundtrack, and I hate seeing it's songs disappear in this release.

So If you'd like to watch the series completely unaltered here in the states, you can purchase the episodes from amazon video, or watch it on Hulu (also uncut)

The way it is presented on Hulu and Amazon Video is the original version, with all songs intact.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Rude, Snarky, And Wildly Unpredictable: TV's Most Unapologetically Inappropriate Comedy September 13, 2012

By K. Harris HALL OF FAMETOP 10 REVIEWER

Format:DVD

If you had told me that a show about juvenile delinquents with superpowers would turn into one of my contemporary favorites, I'd have thought you were crazy. Expertly blending ribald comedy with a science fiction theme, "Misfits" is easily one of the funniest and most wildly entertaining shows that I've seen in a while. Seriously. And if I were to describe it further, it would sound even sillier. The five central characters in "Misfits" meet in a community service group, get caught in a freak electrical storm that juices them with lightning, and awake to realize that their world has changed forever. Actually, not just their world but the world around them as the strange storm has affected others in macabre and hysterical ways.

Season One is comprised of only six episodes, but they are a super strong introduction. Why did it take this long to get an official North American release? Three more seasons have already been filmed as this grouping aired in 2009 originally. The Special Features include a "Making of" featurette, cast and crew interviews, and "Simon's films" (one of the characters shoots a lot of video footage).

With a cast of talented young actors, it might be tempting to dismiss this as a show exclusively for a younger demographic. And perhaps it is. But as an adult, I think it is an absolute laugh riot. If you like edgier fare (this is rich with colorful language, brief nudity, and wildly inappropriate behavior), I strongly encourage you to give this a look. Remember, though, this is a British production. Some of the references might elude you if you are completely unfamiliar with the pop culture scene across the pond and many of the accents are quite extreme. Although I didn't struggle too much, I have friends that watched the show with subtitles. One of the actresses, in particular, poses quite a challenge. Deciphering her lines is worth it, though, because they are so consistently sharp. (In a later season, the actress Lauren Socha even won a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress). The primary strength of "Misfits" is its dialogue. Appearing lowbrow while being incredibly smart is hard to pull off. But there is nothing dumbed down about the show's scripts which are incredibly sophisticated AND utterly profane.

In case you haven't noticed, I'm well in love with "Misfits." Whether bending time, evading possessed madmen, dealing with strange religious cults, or battling a myriad of other oddities--the quintet makes for an impressive ensemble. Among their powers, we have invisibility, time travel, mind reading, and a succubus like ability to control others. And there are also some great performances. Aside from the previously mentioned Socha, I'd say that Iwan Rheon stands as the heart of the group expertly playing the sensitive loner. But without a doubt, the snarkiest and most outrageous performance on ALL OF TV goes to Robert Sheehan. His Nathan is completely unfiltered and brutally funny. A truly great show for adventurous and open-minded viewers. Give it a try, even if it doesn't sound like your cup of tea. (How British is that?) KGHarris, 9/12.